Dante Fiandaca DDShas been practicing periodontics and dental implant care in the Northwest Illinois area since 1996. Living in the Chicago area his entire life, he decided to begin his own practice in Algonquin with the purpose of providing excellent dental care while making sure each experience is a positive one for the patient.
Dr. Fiandaca received his D.D.S. degree from the University of Illinois, graduating with top honors as well as being inducted into the honorary dental society Omicron Kappa Upsilon. During his collegiate education, he participated in a research study and subsequently became published in the Journal of Pain. Wishing to stay in Illinois, he applied for and was accepted into the post-doctoral program for periodontics study at the University of Illinois. Upon graduating and receiving his degree in periodontics, he was invited to join the university as a clinical professor. He continued to teach dental students for over seven years while maintaining a private practice.
The fields of periodontology and dental implantology are continually advancing. Dr. Fiandaca attends many continuing education courses to hone his skills, and assimilate evidence-based techniques, procedures and equipment into his practice. In addition, he belongs to several organizations which include the:
He is frequently asked to present lectures focusing on subjects within his field of expertise at many of these organizations. He has lectured on dental implants, sinus augmentations and cosmetic procedures; to name a few. He attends 30+ hours of continuing education each year with the purpose of remaining at the forefront of his field.
In 1996, Dr. Fiandaca became a member of the hospital staff at Sherman Hospital. In 2005, he was asked to become Chief of Staff, Dental Department at Sherman Hospital where he currently still serves in that role while maintaining his private practice.
Fiandaca Periodontics as an office also volunteers within our community. We have donated our time and resources to such worthy organizations as Give Kids a Smile, McHenry County Cooperative Clinic, Mission of Mercy and many others. Through these, and other worthy organizations, we have helped hundreds of people receive dental care when they might not otherwise be able to get treatment.
From a more personal side, Dante is a family man committed to his wife, children and dog! He has been married for over 15 years and has three children, all attending school in the Algonquin/Huntley area. He loves coaching his daughters softball team and helping his two sons in basketball. He believes in family and integrity, both of which were instilled in him by his parents. Growing up, he was taught that your name and integrity are the most valuable possessions you can ever hold. With those beliefs, Dr. Fiandaca continues to practice periodontics, always striving for perfection and doing what is right for the patient.
We know that our office is only as effective and as welcoming as the people who work in it, which is why we take pride in our friendly and well-trained team members! As a team, we are especially interested in making all our patients feel right at home! We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment in a supportive and nurturing environment. We promise to speak candidly with you about possible treatments as well as any risks and associated costs of treatment, and how treatment can address your individual needs as a patient.
Our staff is uniquely trained and highly skilled, and we strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient. Our staff consists of team members with specialized training and multiple certifications, and each one of our team members has years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. We strive to stay abreast of the very latest in technology and advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.
Jennygraduated from college with degrees in Dental Hygiene. Shedecided to enter the field of dentistry out of a love for the profession as well as the enjoyment of working with people. She hasworked over 25 years in the dental hygiene profession and enjoys helping people maintain healthy smiles! Our hygiene team continually strives to provide the best experience to patients by providing quality care in a comfortable atmosphere. Attending continuing education courses to stay in pace with the changing technology as well as learning the most advanced procedures allows our team to offer patients quality care.
Terin graduated from the Dental Assistant Program with honors and has been working with Dr. Fiandaca since. With over 17years of experience as an assistant, along with the love of helping people, she has a unique ability to place patients at ease while providing top quality care. She is continually advancing her skills with continuing education as well as taking it upon herself to make sure she gets to know each patient so that she can make sure all of their needs are met. Working with Dr. Fiandaca for over 17years has created a team in which she is skilled in every procedure, understands what the patients require and can still 'make you laugh' at the right time to keep you comfortable and at ease!
Everybody gets a dry mouth from time to time. Temporary mouth dryness can be brought on by dehydration, stress, or simply the normal reduction in saliva flow at night. But persistent mouth dryness, a condition known as xerostomia, is cause for concern.
Xerostomia occurs when your salivary glands, which normally keep your mouth moist by secreting saliva, are not working properly. A chronic lack of saliva has significant health implications. For one thing, it can be difficult to eat with a dry mouth; tasting, chewing and swallowing may also be affected. This could compromise your nutrition. Also, a dry mouth creates ideal conditions for tooth decay. That's because saliva plays a very important role in keeping decay-causing oral bacteria in check and neutralizing the acids these bacteria produce; it is the acid in your mouth that erodes tooth enamel and starts the decay process. A dry mouth can also cause bad breath.
If you are taking any medication regularly, it's possible that your physician can either suggest a substitute or adjust the dosage to relieve your symptoms of dry mouth. If this is not possible or has already been tried, here are some other things you can do:
Dry Mouth Dry mouth, caused by insufficient saliva flow, is more than a minor annoyance to the millions who suffer from it. That's because saliva helps maintain oral health in a variety of ways. If your mouth is persistently dry, here's what you should know... Read Article